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Blade · 02-22-2011, 09:56 AM

Anyone heard about this brand? I am looking at purchasing their Swaybars & Springs package. The car drops 1.5" and the sway bars look very sturdy to me. The price is also lower than most of the popular brands.

Thanks!

Kilo-9 · 02-22-2011, 03:01 PM

They're very well known and respected in the pro-touring arena...I wouldn't hesitate to go with them. That being said, I don't have any personal experience with them...

S-eatin-grin · 02-22-2011, 03:20 PM

I looked at them too but a lot of write ups warn about dropping the car that much saying that it will affect dampening...I went with BMR instead. They are well respected, well priced and offer either a 1" or a 1.4" drop spring both are progressive rate springs with increased spring rates. I still was only comfortable with the 1" drop....BTW, don't neglect the bushings too!

Gotthat02fire · 02-22-2011, 05:12 PM

I've used there product in the past for some old school rides but I think pedders,pfadt, and or,bmr are the way to go with the 5th gen plus they all support our forum!!!!!!!

caverman · 02-22-2011, 05:14 PM

They are an excellent company. Personally the 1.5" is going to be too much in my opinion.

To say they are cheaper than the other Mfgs???? Where are you getting your prices? When I was initially looking as springs I looked at thier stuff. First off they wouldn't sell just the springs, you had to buy both springs and sway bars. Second, their kit was like $900.....way more than alot of other Mfgs out there.

Things may have changed but that's what they were almost a year ago.

SUPERCHARGED/2SS · 02-22-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Anyone heard about this brand? I am looking at purchasing their Swaybars & Springs package. The car drops 1.5" and the sway bars look very sturdy to me. The price is also lower than most of the popular brands.

Thanks!

I have the Detroit Speed and Engineering springs and swaybars on my car to drop it the 1.5", and I don't think it is too much drop. The ride is more firm than with the factory springs and sways, but not too bad. I think it definately makes the car look better than the factory ride height. DSE definately makes quality products.

95droptopZ · 02-22-2011, 07:43 PM

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I put them on my 2010 with a maggie and the Hotchkis spacers up front and got a 1.25" drop at all 4 corners. Little harsh on bumpy roads but still nice. I like em! Very easy install.

Saving41 · 02-22-2011, 08:08 PM

I had the DSE kit installed in my car, The pot holed roads around my city was too much for me, swapped out the springs and installed pedders coilovers. I'll sell the springs if you are interested.

orange-prince · 02-22-2011, 08:25 PM

if i were you i well go with a company that support our forum but its just me
i well go with BMR i like what i heard about them
any way good luck bro wish you all the best

Blade · 02-23-2011, 07:08 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone!!

I have the install scheduled for Friday morning

I will have pictures and maybe video by Friday night.

Also thanks 95droptopZ for posting those pictures, the cars look great, makes me feel better about my choice. I never bothered doing a search for "DSE", thought never crossed my mind

JusticePete · 02-23-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Saving41

I had the DSE kit installed in my car, The pot holed roads around my city was too much for me, swapped out the springs and installed pedders coilovers. I'll sell the springs if you are interested.

Welcome to the Pedders Nation!

JusticePete · 02-23-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Thanks for the feedback everyone!!

I have the install scheduled for Friday morning

I will have pictures and maybe video by Friday night.

Also thanks 95droptopZ for posting those pictures, the cars look great, makes me feel better about my choice. I never bothered doing a search for "DSE", thought never crossed my mind

Please make sure they time your bushes when they install your DSE coils. If they don't know what this means, feel free to have them call our office.

Saving41 · 02-24-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Welcome to the Pedders Nation!

Thanks JusticePete! Great product

JusticePete · 02-25-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Saving41

Thanks JusticePete! Great product

You're welcome. What damper settings are you using?

02-22-2011, 09:56 AM	#1
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Detroit Speed anyone? Anyone heard about this brand? I am looking at purchasing their Swaybars & Springs package. The car drops 1.5" and the sway bars look very sturdy to me. The price is also lower than most of the popular brands. Thanks! __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

02-22-2011, 03:01 PM	#2
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	They're very well known and respected in the pro-touring arena...I wouldn't hesitate to go with them. That being said, I don't have any personal experience with them... __________________

02-22-2011, 05:12 PM	#4
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,246 View My Garage	I've used there product in the past for some old school rides but I think pedders,pfadt, and or,bmr are the way to go with the 5th gen plus they all support our forum!!!!!!! __________________ Jannetty Racing Built and Tuned 416 Maggie Max Package even better now!

02-22-2011, 05:14 PM	#5
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	They are an excellent company. Personally the 1.5" is going to be too much in my opinion. To say they are cheaper than the other Mfgs???? Where are you getting your prices? When I was initially looking as springs I looked at thier stuff. First off they wouldn't sell just the springs, you had to buy both springs and sway bars. Second, their kit was like $900.....way more than alot of other Mfgs out there. Things may have changed but that's what they were almost a year ago. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

02-23-2011, 07:08 AM	#10
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Thanks for the feedback everyone!! I have the install scheduled for Friday morning I will have pictures and maybe video by Friday night. Also thanks 95droptopZ for posting those pictures, the cars look great, makes me feel better about my choice. I never bothered doing a search for "DSE", thought never crossed my mind __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

02-22-2011, 03:20 PM	#3
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	I looked at them too but a lot of write ups warn about dropping the car that much saying that it will affect dampening...I went with BMR instead. They are well respected, well priced and offer either a 1" or a 1.4" drop spring both are progressive rate springs with increased spring rates. I still was only comfortable with the 1" drop....BTW, don't neglect the bushings too!

02-22-2011, 07:43 PM	#7
95droptopZ Chevrolet across the USA Drives: ABM 2SS/RS 66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 115	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=DSE http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=DSE http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=DSE http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=DSE http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=DSE http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=DSE http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=DSE I put them on my 2010 with a maggie and the Hotchkis spacers up front and got a 1.25" drop at all 4 corners. Little harsh on bumpy roads but still nice. I like em! Very easy install.

02-22-2011, 08:08 PM	#8
Saving41 Drives: IBM 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 218	I had the DSE kit installed in my car, The pot holed roads around my city was too much for me, swapped out the springs and installed pedders coilovers. I'll sell the springs if you are interested.

02-22-2011, 08:25 PM	#9
orange-prince QATAR 2022 Drives: black cts-V coupe a6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: doha-qatar ( middle east ) Posts: 983	if i were you i well go with a company that support our forum but its just me i well go with BMR i like what i heard about them any way good luck bro wish you all the best

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